CREAMY CHERRY CHEESECAKE

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The inspiration for me to find this recipe was my husband. He loves cheesecake but was tired of the dry types. Up here, all the wilderness we could ask for is right outside our back door-everything from wolves to caribou!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

CRUST:
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
SOUR CREAM TOPPING:
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CHERRY TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Few drops red food coloring

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine crust ingredients. Press onto the bottom and a third of the way up the sides of a 9-in. springform pan; set aside. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs, sugar and vanilla; beat just until smooth. Pour into prepared crust. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Remove from oven; cool 15 minutes. Increase temperature to 450°., Meanwhile, combine sour cream topping ingredients. Spread over filling. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool at room temperature; cover and chill 12 hours. , For cherry topping, drain cherries, reserving juice. Set cherries aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cherry juice until smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice, food coloring and reserved cherries. Cool for 5 minutes. Spread over cheesecake; chill several hours. Just before serving, remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts :

Chuck Davis
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This cheesecake was delicious! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The cherries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the cheesecake. I would definitely make this again.


Xwana Ridah
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I wasn't a big fan of this cheesecake. The crust was too crumbly and the filling was too dense. I also didn't like the flavor of the cherries. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Najeebullah Zadran
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I loved this cheesecake! It was so easy to make and it turned out so well. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and smooth. The cherries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the cheesecake. I would definitely recommend t


Hanlie Fourie
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but it was still good. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy, but I would have preferred a lighter, airier cheesecake. Overall, it was a good cheesecake, but I would make a few changes to the


Humble Sam
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This cheesecake was amazing! It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The cherries added a nice touch of sweetness and tartness. I would definitely recommend this recip


Madeline osorio
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This cheesecake was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and smooth. The cherries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the cheesecake. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Carol Beth Roten
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfect! It was creamy, delicious, and the cherries were the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Ruby Ortiz
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy, but I would have preferred a less sweet filling. Overall, it was a good cheesecake, but I would make a few changes to the recipe


Yllan Noizet
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I wasn't sure how this cheesecake would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! It was easy to make and it tasted amazing. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and smooth. The cherries added a nice tartness that balanced out


Rodney Williams Itier
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This was the best cheesecake I've ever had! The crust was perfectly crumbly, the filling was smooth and creamy, and the cherries were the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Michael Obinna
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfect. The cheesecake was creamy and delicious, and the cherries added a nice touch of sweetness.


Mahamuda Sumi
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The cheesecake was delicious! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The cherries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the cheesecake. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Vincent Yuriar
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This cheesecake was an absolute hit! It had the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the texture was incredibly smooth and creamy. I loved the combination of cherries and cream cheese, and the crust was the perfect complement. Overall, this was an